From the 2026 Sew Flake Mystery Quilt Challenge
February Block One: Rail Fence
Instructions by Julie. Posted by Tia. (See PDF copy)
Based on your fabrics, choose one option and proceed with the instructions.
You will need:
Dark Option:
- Background fabric
- Medium fabric
- Dark fabric
Light Option:
- Background fabric
- Light fabric
- Medium fabric
1 – Cut: One strip of each fabric. Each strip should measure 2.5” wide by 27” long.
2 – Sew: Background strip to the medium strip. Then sew the medium side to the dark fabric. When complete, you will have one strip of all 3 fabrics. Strip should measure 6.5” wide by 27” long.
3 – Sub Cut: 6.5” X 6.5” squares. This will make 4 squares with a tiny piece left over.
4 – Arrange: Place each square in a rotating fashion in a 4×4 grid.
5 – Sew: Sew each square as shown in the diagram.
6 – Press: Set your seams and press to the darker fabrics.
7 – Complete: Your completed block should measure 12.5”
Step by Step Tutorials:
- Alternative Instructions: All People Quilt – Rail Fence Quilt Block
- Video: Merry Marbel Market – Rail Fence with Strip Piecing
- IMPORTANT: The video and alternate instructions use different measurements. Ignore the numbers! Please stick to these instructions to get our large 12.5″ block.
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